AIR ONE has appointed Clair Gunn as Commercial Operations Director as it continues to strengthen its position in the air charter, scheduled cargo, and wet lease sectors globally. In her new role, Clair leads the Group’s commercial operations, with responsibility for fleet capacity planning, network and schedule design, and driving revenue performance across both charter and scheduled services. She will also work closely with the management teams of AIR ONE’s subsidiary and … [Read more...] about AIR ONE appoints Clair Gunn as Commercial Operations Director as expansion continues
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HALO AirFinance closes eighth and final loan for Crestone Air Partners, completing portfolio of transactions
HALO AirFinance (“HALO”), a joint venture between GA Telesis (“GAT”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (“TC”), announced the closing of its eighth and final senior loan with Crestone Air Partners and Blue Owl Capital investment vehicles. The financing supported the acquisition of one (1) CFM56-7B engine on lease to a European carrier. This closing marks the completion of a series of eight transactions executed between HALO and Crestone, encompassing a mix of mature narrowbody aircraft and engines … [Read more...] about HALO AirFinance closes eighth and final loan for Crestone Air Partners, completing portfolio of transactions
TrueNoord appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director Africa, Middle East & CIS
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft leasing company, has announced the appointment of Basil Gygax in the role of Sales Director Africa, Middle East & CIS. A respected industry expert, Gygax joins TrueNoord with a strong background in the regional sector. Most recently holding the position as Head of Customer Finance – EMEA at Embraer, he has also held positions at Credit Suisse and Skyguide, as well as serving as an Air Force Lieutenant in the Swiss Armed Forces from 2014 to … [Read more...] about TrueNoord appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director Africa, Middle East & CIS
IAG Cargo announces 2025-26 winter schedule
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced its 2025-26 winter schedule, introducing additional capacity and connectivity across key global trade lanes. Among the highlights, IAG Cargo will resume services between London Gatwick (LGW) and Bangkok (BKK), with six weekly services, while the business will restart operations between London Heathrow (LHR) and Abu Dhabi (AUH), offering seven flights per week. For Irish exporters, a new twice-weekly widebody … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo announces 2025-26 winter schedule
Maastricht Aachen Airport welcomes Avianca Cargo
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has added two new cargo flights to its weekly schedule following an agreement with Colombian airline Avianca Cargo. Starting in October 2025, the South American airline will operate flights to and from the Dutch airport with an Airbus A330, which has a maximum payload capacity of 61 tons. The additional routes will contribute to the upward trend in air cargo volumes that the airport has witnessed this year. In the first eight months of 2025, MST saw a 25 … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport welcomes Avianca Cargo
Xeneta: Air cargo demand slows into Q4, but 2025 set for 3–4% growth despite trade turbulence
The global air cargo market is on course for +3-4% growth in demand in 2025 based on current trading conditions, but after unexpectedly high volumes over the summer, September’s data showed signs of growth slowing heading into the final quarter of the year, according to industry analysts Xeneta. At what would traditionally be seen as the commencement of the peak season for air cargo volumes, demand growth slowed to +3% year-on-year – on a par with growth in capacity - in September following … [Read more...] about Xeneta: Air cargo demand slows into Q4, but 2025 set for 3–4% growth despite trade turbulence
